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Opinion: Struggles between Gustavo Petro and Colombia's media stir Latin American populism October 2, 2023

A democracy cannot exist without freedom of the press. Colombia and other Latin American nations must strive to strengthen it.

Soudi Jiménez

A retired federal judge takes a stroll through Skid Row to prepare for his new assignment October 2, 2023

After approving a settlement requiring L.A. County to provide 3,000 new mental-health and substance-use treatment beds, Judge David O. Carter staged a test.

Doug Smith

Claremont McKenna raises $1 billion, among largest haul ever for a liberal arts college October 2, 2023

Claremont McKenna College has raised more than $1 billion, one of the highest hauls ever among liberal arts colleges, and is using the funds to expand its campus size, science programs, faculty and financial aid.

Teresa Watanabe

Column: Straight-talking Feinstein, maligned by far left and right, was California's best October 2, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein was the kind of dedicated, workaholic, straight-talking public servant we'd like all our elected officials to be.

George Skelton

Column: In Sen. Feinstein's death, lessons for all of us about when to leave work behind October 2, 2023

'It's what I'm meant to do,' Sen. Dianne Feinstein said of her work — and her identity — but many find new purpose and identity after they retire.

Steve Lopez

Who is Laphonza Butler? What to know about Newsom's pick for Feinstein's Senate seat October 2, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat that was held by Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday. Who is Butler?

Susanne Rust

Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein's Senate seat October 2, 2023

Butler is a Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement and previously was an advisor to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

Laurel Rosenhall, Seema Mehta

Suspect in Ontario triple murder is arrested months later after another fatal shooting October 2, 2023

A man suspected of killing his grandparents and uncle in January was arrested this weekend after a fatal shooting in Upland's Memorial Park.

Susanne Rust

Newsom's pick to replace Feinstein could run in the 2024 Senate election October 2, 2023

Supporters of Rep. Barbara Lee mount a campaign for her to be Gov. Gavin Newsom's nominee to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's post.

Laurel Rosenhall

GOP presidential candidates are bashing California, and Republicans here love it October 1, 2023

GOP presidential candidates like Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who were in California last week, bashed the state, to party voters' delight.

Benjamin Oreskes, Faith E. Pinho

O.C. doctor charged with defrauding COVID healthcare program of $150 million October 1, 2023

An Orange County doctor was charged last week of allegedly defrauding a COVID-19 program for uninsured patients by submitting false claims in a scheme that netted him about $150 million.

Hannah Fry

Dolores Sanchez, trailblazing L.A. community newspaper publisher, dies at 87 October 1, 2023

Dolores Sanchez ran Eastern Group Publications, which operated the Eastside Sun, the Mexican American Sun, the Commerce Comet, the Bell Gardens Sun and more.

Robert J. Lopez, Thomas Curwen

L.A. receives 20th bus of migrants courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott October 1, 2023

The city said this was the 20th such bus to arrive in L.A., including one Monday and three Friday. This one carried 16 children among its passengers.

Paige St. John

Man dies after car plunges off cliff in San Pedro October 1, 2023

A driver was killed after his car plunged off the side of a cliff onto the rocky shore of Wilder's Addition Park in San Pedro.

Hannah Fry

Desperate to rid Catalina of invasive deer, officials propose bold helicopter hunt October 1, 2023

Invasive mule deer are pushing native plants to the brink on Catalina Island. Officials want to hunt animals from helicopters.

Louis Sahagún

How a pro soccer team hopes to create a new identity in the Antelope Valley October 1, 2023

The former baseball stadium that hosted the Lancaster JetHawks is poised to host a USL-affiliated pro team that could help revitalize the high desert.

Kevin Baxter

'I always think of her as mayor': Dianne Feinstein's legacy lives deepest in San Francisco October 1, 2023

Nowhere was Dianne Feinstein's death felt as strongly as in her hometown of San Francisco.

Kevin Rector, Sonja Sharp, Benjamin Oreskes

The sordid tale of L.A.'s forever war on smog October 1, 2023

Los Angeles' first documented smog attack — yes, we had smog attacks — was in 1943. We've been fighting the sources of pollution and the quirks of geography that trap it ever since.

Patt Morrison

Taoism and the thorny interpersonal politics of who drives where in Los Angeles October 1, 2023

Los Angeles traffic tests the mind, body and soul, and divides between Eastside and Westside don't help. Are there answers in Taoism?

Frank Shyong

Authorities seek two brothers, 86 and 78, who are missing after being seen in Glendale October 1, 2023

Minas and Grigor Khacheryan were last seen on Chevy Chase Drive in Glendale, authorities said Saturday.

Robert J. Lopez

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Ukraine war: First underground school to be built in Kharkiv October 2, 2023

The new school will allow pupils to study safely in Kharkiv during Russian attacks, the city mayor says.

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO October 2, 2023

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog in Canada October 2, 2023

Experts say more people outdoors is leading to more human-bear encounters.

Electoral politics begin to bite into Ukraine support October 2, 2023

On both sides of the Atlantic, cracks are beginning to form in Western nations' support for Ukraine.

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake October 2, 2023

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines October 2, 2023

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman developed the technology which led to Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter October 2, 2023

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.

Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds seek compensation over J-pop agency founder's abuse October 2, 2023

More than 300 people seek compensation for being sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa.

Mexico church: Ten dead after Tamaulipas roof collapse October 2, 2023

Three children are among those killed during the ceremony in the coastal city of Ciudad Madero.

'Mummy, I love you, we're going to die': Spain club fire kills 13 October 2, 2023

At least 13 people are so far known to have been killed in a blaze in the Spanish city of Murcia.

Da'vian Kimbrough: 13-year-old sets record with debut for Sacramento Republic October 2, 2023

Sacramento Republic forward Da'vian Kimbrough becomes the youngest person to play professional football in the USA.

China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway October 2, 2023

The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung.

'Huge' fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt October 2, 2023

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.

Taylor Swift attends Travis Kelce's NFL game with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman October 2, 2023

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman turned out to watch Swift's rumoured beau.

Golden Week: Chinese seek cheap wanderlust in economic gloom October 2, 2023

A sluggish economy forces young Chinese to travel cheaply for this year's holiday.

Moment Mexican church roof collapses caught on CCTV October 2, 2023

At least seven people have died and 30 are in hospital following a roof collapse in a church in Ciudad Madero.

Can India-Europe corridor rival China's Belt and Road? October 2, 2023

The new corridor was announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit, but challenges remain.

Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot October 2, 2023

More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.

Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US October 2, 2023

Budget shutdowns have become frequent, protracted - and a uniquely American problem.

Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal October 1, 2023

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

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